Drunk Drivers
Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer




Of all the reasons for someone to be hurt or even killed, the saddest reason may be because of the irresponsibility of a drunk driver. While DUI laws have become tougher in Georgia and throughout the United States, too many people become victims of reckless drivers.

According to figures released by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 17,448 were killed in 2001 in alcohol-related crashes. This figure represents 41 percent of all traffic deaths. More than 500,000 Americans are injured annually in crashes involving alcohol. The annual economic cost of alcohol-related crashes exceeds $114 billion.

At The Law Offices of Michael L. Neff, we aggressively pursue claims against irresponsible drinkers and the bars, nightclubs, and restaurants that improperly serve them. The legal system doesn't have a magic wand to heal the injured or bring a loved one back to life. However, it does provide means of recovery for victims. Victims can sue the drunk driver for his negligence and also seek punitive damages to punish him and make him stop this reckless behavior. Punitive damages are not normally available in cases where someone is just careless. They exist to punish truly irresponsible behavior that causes injury such as a drunk driver or a hit and run driver.

In addition, the people who serve alcoholic beverages may be responsible under Georgia law for damages caused from selling or serving alcoholic beverages. A liquor store, bar or restaurant may be responsible for any damages caused by a person's drinking if it sold alcohol to an underage person or to a person who was obviously intoxicated.

In all automobile accident cases it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one is a victim of an automobile accident involving a drunk driver, call The Law Offices of Michael L. Neff now at (404) 531-9700.

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding an automobile collision, please call Michael Lawson Neff for a free consultation. You may call his office at (404) 531-9700, 24 hours a day. Leave a message of how you can be contacted.